on a gold ground, the Saviour seated on a throne making a blessing gesture with his right hand and holding the book of Gospels with his left hand, painted within a green oval mandorla superimposed upon a red lozenge-shaped mandorla, his feet resting on a stool, encircled by Seraphim, in the corners the four symbols of the Evangelists

some restoration especially to the faces of the Seraphim, some damage along the cracks in the panel, especially along the lower border, the border of the icon regilded, a patch of paint and levkas lifting in the upper part, from Christ's crown upwards which would benefit from professional restoration
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."